disposable
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈspoʊzəbəɫ// UK //dɪspˈəʊzəbəl// dis·pos·able
n. made to be used once or for a short time and then thrown away. You use this to describe items like paper plates or plastic pens.
n. intended to be discarded after a single use or a short period of service. Often used in economic contexts to describe income remaining after taxes and essential expenses.
I prefer using a fountain pen over cheap disposable ones.
The hospital uses disposable gloves to maintain a sterile environment and prevent the spread of infection.
The rise of fast fashion has led to a culture of disposable clothing, where garments are worn only a few times before being discarded in landfills.
Usage
Commonly modifies nouns related to consumer goods or financial income ('disposable income').